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Chiltern Young Walkers Group

We are the Chiltern Young Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

The first of two walks today from the same starting point giving you the flexibility of joining us for either two shorter walks or combine for a longer day of hiking.

In the morning we start with a workout and a steep ascent of Whiteleaf Hill with a view of the white cross etched into its side and into Brush Hill nature reserve. The effort is worth it for the views from the top, you can see all the way to Didcot and beyond. Heading down the hill surrounded by autumnal Chiltern beech woodlands, we pass possibly the most famous pub in the world, The Plough at Caddesden and unlike a former Prime Minister, we'll make sure we have everyone with us as we depart. Continuing onto Pulpit Hill nature reserve before heading back into Princes Risborough along the Ridgeway.

If you'd like to stay for the afternoon walk, please bring a packed lunch to eat in the playing fields behind the Wades Community Centre and plenty of water for the whole day.  The Crew Cafe in the Wades centre sells hot drinks and has toilets.

Sunday, 20 October 2024
Start time:
10:35 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.9km / 4.9mi
Ascent:
228m / 748ft
Type:
circular

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Become a full member: CYW are part of the Ramblers and you may try up to three walks free. When you decide to continue walking with us, please join the Ramblers via 'Join the Ramblers'

Let us you're coming: Sign up for the free Meetup app and if you'd like to tell us you're coming via the CYW Meetup page. If you sign up and later find out you cannot attend please change your RSVP on Meetup so we don't wait for you.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 80538 03447
Nearest postcode:
HP27 9AN
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Start time:
10:35 am

Princes Risborough Mount Car Park £1.70, off Stratton Road, opposite the church. About 10 minutes walk from Princess Risborough station: Northbound trains arrive: 10:22, Southbound: 10:25

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking